Crime Rate in Wincheap: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wincheap

The total recorded crimes in Wincheap, Canterbury, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wincheap crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wincheap, encompassing approximately 23,286 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
Wincheap Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Stranger'S Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Rhodaus Town with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wincheap?

To understand the safety of Wincheap, we need to analyze Wincheap crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Canterbury:

    • In 2024, Wincheap reported a higher crime volume than the Canterbury average, with 1,411 crimes compared to 822. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wincheap witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

    • In 2023, Wincheap experienced a greater number of crimes than the Canterbury average, with 1,129 crimes compared to 809. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wincheap witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Canterbury.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Canterbury, Wincheap has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Wincheap Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wincheap has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Canterbury, UK

In 2024, the total Wincheap crimes were 1,411. The crime rate of Wincheap in 2024 was 60.59 (year) or 5.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Canterbury.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wincheap were around 1,129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.48 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Canterbury.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wincheap)CrimesRank (Wincheap)CrimesRank (Wincheap)
Westgate319 13,335 13,216 1
Heron211 22,077 22,188 2
Northgate128 41,902 32,031 3
Barton166 31,871 41,841 4
Gorrell117 61,285 61,390 5
St Stephen's76 7894 7873 7
Sturry59 9665 8652 8
Seasalter68 8647 9567 9
Herne & Broomfield40 11456 10529 10
Blean Forest50 10334 12265 14
Chartham & Stone Street30 12422 11404 11
Chestfield26 14327 13279 12
Little Stour & Adisham20 18233 17273 13
West Bay28 13206 18163 20
Beltinge22 17266 14232 16
Greenhill24 16242 16264 15
Reculver15 20256 15179 18
Nailbourne25 15129 20174 19
Swalecliffe12 21170 19192 17
Tankerton16 19126 21152 21

Wincheap Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202517
February 202515
January 202522
December 202414
November 202411
October 202413
September 202421
August 202428
July 202423
June 202464
May 202418

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202539
March 202544
February 202538
January 202540
December 202427
November 202435
October 202438
September 202436
August 202437
July 202424
June 202446
May 202439

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 202514
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202522
March 202526
February 202519
January 20259
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202418
August 202413
July 20247
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202411
October 20244
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Wincheap in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wincheap postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stranger'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Rhodaus Town (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Ledger Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Station Road East (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Canterbury East (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tudor Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Godwin Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cotton Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3

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